Landmines Collection

Paul Burrell (left, in the background in the white shirt and black trousers, butler to Diana, Princess of Wales as she makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise)

The Cow and the Mine (Colour Litho)
2783945 The Cow and the Mine (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cow and the mine)

Diana, Princess of Wales makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise awareness about the devastating effects landmines have on peoples lives

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

Angola, , Mine Clearance
Angola, Danger sign warning of unexploded ordenence being stored in a small earth bunker for later safe disposal or detonation

German officers indicating the whereabouts of landmines, First World War, 1918, (c1920). The Armistice: German car, containing German officers sent to reveal the whereabouts of their mines

Anti-tank mines by G. H. Davis
Anti-tank mines: a deadly defensive weapon in mechanised warfare during the Second World War. Types of British and German land mines -- a desert minefield being laid, and in operation. Date: 1942

Communist China - civilians laying a landmine
Communist China - Chinese civilians playing their part in the conflict by laying a landmine to hold back the Japanese invaders during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). circa 1940s

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"Landmines: A Silent Killer That Haunts Our History and Present" In the backdrop of a black and white photograph, Paul Burrell stands solemnly amidst the aftermath of destruction caused by landmines. The autochrome captures a massive crater, measuring 116 meters in diameter and plunging 45 meters deep. This chilling image serves as a haunting reminder of the explosive power unleashed on June 7, 1917, when British soldiers ignited 19 mines beneath German positions at Mesen in West Flanders. The dangers posed by they can not limited to historical battles; they continue to plague our world today. In Angola, courageous individuals engage in mine clearance operations, risking their lives to rid their country of these deadly remnants of war. Meanwhile, an old photograph reveals German officers pointing out hidden landmines during World War I – a testament to the indiscriminate nature of this weapon that spares no one. Even civilians have been forced into laying landmines throughout history. In Communist China's dark past, ordinary people were coerced into contributing to this lethal arsenal. G. H Davis' depiction showcases anti-tank mines - weapons designed specifically for armored vehicles but capable of causing immense harm to unsuspecting victims. However, it was Princess Diana who brought global attention to the devastating impact through her humanitarian efforts. During her visits to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Angola, she witnessed firsthand the horrors inflicted upon innocent lives due to these silent killers. Her dedication towards raising awareness about this issue sparked international action and led many countries towards banning or limiting their use. Today we stand united against this invisible menace that continues claiming countless lives long after conflicts end. Landmine survivors face unimaginable challenges as they strive for normalcy while living with disabilities caused by these insidious devices. As we reflect on these images spanning decades – from explosions tearing landscapes apart to brave souls working tirelessly for mine clearance – let us remember the importance of eradicating landmines.